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Kerry Polka - Chord Back-up Lesson

3,530 views · Published 19 June 2015 · 8:44 · Indexed 1 November 2026

Channel: FiddleHed · 2015 · Music

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Learn to play chord backup on 'Kerry Polka,' a lively Irish tune in G major. This lesson shows you the chord progression, demonstrates smooth transitions between shapes, and teaches rhythmic patterns that lock in with the polka feel. Practice the transitions slowly, then play along with the backing track to build confidence supporting this energetic tune.

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G major is G0D0
C major is G0D1
D major is G1D0

A and B parts:
G /G /C /D 
G /G /C D/G 

If you don’t already know how to play Kerry Polka, learn it here:
http://youtu.be/DQjtOQAQ7PM

If you haven’t learned how to play chords and double stops on the fiddle yet, I recommend watching the following video lessons:
Double Stops-open strings video: http://youtu.be/xKB6-Bdhf3o 
Double Stops-Fingered video:  http://youtu.be/hOYP0ZlAQ-Y 
Back-up Chords Video Lesson 1 - https://youtu.be/B-iOz09S59Y 
Back-up Chords Video Lesson  2 - https://youtu.be/QCo205PYu5o 

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Kerry Polka - Chord Back-up Lesson

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